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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,062.18 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,062.18 and 399.98 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,062.18 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,062.18 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,062.18 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 424,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,850.76/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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